Delhi Alone Can’t Stage The Olympics, Arvind Kejriwal Should Have Discussed Olympic Bid With IOA First, Says Narinder Batra
Mumbai: Reacting to the statement by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal about bidding Delhi host the Olympics in 2048, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narendra Batra on Wednesday said that Kejriwal should have discussed the matter with IOA first. ”
“It is a welcome move if they are thinking about it, but at the same time, Arvind Kejriwal should have discussed it with the IOA first. They can send an expression of interest but bidding is a very different process. I will say it’s a welcome move but Delhi alone can’t stage the Olympics. Multiple cities have to be involved, there are many things involved behind any competition,” Batra told ANI.
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“In my view, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Complex in Motera is the best option for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics,” he said.
“In my view, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Complex in Motera is the best option for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics,” he said.
Batra said that he also said that he felt that India could definitely host the Olympics before 2048. “Another thing that I think we will definitely do before 2048 is the Olympics in India.”
Earlier, Kejriwal said that the national capital will bid to host the Olympics in 2048, adding that Delhi’s budget on Tuesday also provides an outlook for this.
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“The Budget (Delhi Budget) provides a view that the 2048 Olympic Games should be held in Delhi. Delhi will bid for the 2048 Olympics. Whatever infrastructure and other requirements are in place for this, we will raise them.” said.
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